Sutherby makes no sense for the BJs, they're overloaded with 3rd and 4th line centers

McPhee has been pretty keen on not bringing in guys that would cause a problems in the locker room and Zherdev seems to be one of those guys...I just don't see him coming to the Caps, kid has talent though

that's not say I wouldn't have a problem with moving Eminger for Zherdev and that I don't think Flash keeps his roster spot all season or couldn't be easily replaced

I think we agree it'd be worth doing if it were our team with our money and Columbus agreed to do our bidding...

oh, don't get me wrong. I don't expect it to happen.

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Originally Posted by strungout

Zherdev for Eminger makes sense to me...

But I think the Caps believe in Flash as a top six winger so Im not sure they make a move like this....right now. Maybe later if things don't work out.

I don't think the Caps believe Flash is a top six winger, just like I don't think the Caps ever really thought Beech was a top 6 center. I think they have no other options, and hope Flash can become a top 6 winger.

Someone on the main trade board just proposed Zherdev for Alzner or Green and a pick.

Uh, no. To put it mildly.

True, but to suggest Zherdev could by acquired for two throw-away parts (Eminger + Clymer) is a little ridiculous too.

Judging from the gaping hole of skill centers and overall lack of talent on the BJ's roster, I think if they deal a skill winger, they're going to bring back some skill themselves, not a floundering defensemen and a grinder.

It's Eklund. Anyway, the talk about a changed attitude came in July. Now they have seen him, tried to work with him, and are looking to trade him. The renewed, healthier attitude never showed up. The center experiment failed. This leopard isn't changing his spots.

True, but to suggest Zherdev could by acquired for two throw-away parts (Eminger + Clymer) is a little ridiculous too.

Judging from the gaping hole of skill centers and overall lack of talent on the BJ's roster, I think if they deal a skill winger, they're going to bring back some skill themselves, not a floundering defensemen and a grinder.

Whats ridiculous is the idea that anyone is going to give up anything for Zherdev. Not only is he an attitude problem, but he isn't exactly cheap either.

Any team that trades for Zherdev is taking a big risk, and because of that they are not going to give up any great asset to get him.

I would be shocked if Columbus could get a top 6 center for him, in fact I would be shocked if they got a 1st rd talent prospect for him.

True, but to suggest Zherdev could by acquired for two throw-away parts (Eminger + Clymer) is a little ridiculous too.

Judging from the gaping hole of skill centers and overall lack of talent on the BJ's roster, I think if they deal a skill winger, they're going to bring back some skill themselves, not a floundering defensemen and a grinder.

There is no heavy demand for this player. It's not a question of what a team wants to give up. The question is how many teams out there really want this guy on their roster. I would be very disillusioned if the Caps are one of them, no matter how little he cost in trade.

Columbus management certainly doesn't, and who can blame them? Cancer, thy name is Zherdev.

If Flash fails in the reagular season then i would like this trade, but with the emergence of Flash this trade won't happen.

Even if Flash doesn't do well, this trade won't happen. Instead, Clark will move back to the top line while one of Clymer, Steckel, Laich, or Sutherby moves up next to Pettinger and Gordo. The checkling line may lose a bit of offense, but it'll still work well as a shutdown defensive line.

The nice thing about having depth is that you're not pushed into making desperation trades for guys who could poison the room.

Even if Flash doesn't do well, this trade won't happen. Instead, Clark will move back to the top line while one of Clymer, Steckel, Laich, or Sutherby moves up next to Pettinger and Gordo. The checkling line may lose a bit of offense, but it'll still work well as a shutdown defensive line.

The nice thing about having depth is that you're not pushed into making desperation trades for guys who could poison the room.

Yeah but if the checking line is dominating and we want to keep it together then it might be a possibility.

if we can get him for low cost( eminger+things we dont need) then i dont see how it would be that bad. itd be a gamble, but not an expensive one.

The more I think about it the more Im against it....remember the last time we made a gamble on a player and his lockerroom "antics" and thought it be ok....Jagr came here and killed our lockerroom and started this rebuild. So lets stay away from Lockerroom cancers from now on. the system of a tightnit room is working great now and we should just keep it that way unless we know for sure that Olie, Ovie, and Clark and the rest of the team can shape a player up